Audio-Technica AT4033A Cardioid Capacitor Microphone

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You are bidding on a audio-technica AT4033a Cardioid Condenser Microphone plus audio-technica AT8441 High Quality Studio Elastic Shock Mount Cradle and 25ft Microphone Cable. Sipping to USA addreses only.The Micorphone does have some nicks and scratches and String on AT8441 shows some wear. The microphone is 100% working order and a great Microphone. Description The AT4033a/SM is a transformerless studio microphone designed for use in the most demanding applications. Specifically, the AT4033a/SM utilizes a gold-plated, "aged-diaphragm" capacitor element with an internal baffle plate to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone system. This, coupled with low-noise transformerless electronics, makes this microphone ideal for the most critical digital recordings. The dynamic range of the AT4033a/SM is 128 dB without the built-in attenuator, and it accepts up to 145 dB SPL without capsule or electronic-system distortion above 1% T.H.D. The AT4033a/SM is the culmination of extensive field evaluations in studio environments with resultant significant advances in microphone performance factors. The AT4033a/SM's low-noise circuitry is symmetrical and transformerless, resulting in exceptional transient response and clean output signals, even under high-output conditions. The microphone is totally free of the distortion associated with conventional transformer-coupled outputs. Its fast response to transients contributes to the open, transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects. To ensure optimum performance, a floating-construction element provides isolation from noise and vibration. The AT4033a/SM combines the benefits of exceptionally low selfnoise with very high output. Equally important, it handles very high sound pressure levels with ease. The AT4033a/SM may be used with confidence in a wide variety of miking applications even under the stringent demands of modern digital recording systems. A switchable 10 dB (nominal) pad is built-in, increasing the SPL capabilities to 155 dB SPL. An integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The hi-pass switch is recessed to prevent accidental activation. The hi-pass position reduces the microphone's sensitivity to "popping" in close vocal use, and handling noise. It reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (i.e. traffic, air-handling systems, etc.) and room reverberation. An internal open-cell foam windscreen is permanently installed inside the case assembly between the grille and element for "pop" protection. The AT4033a/SM features undistorted reproduction of high sound pressure level signals at all frequencies. The 2-micron-thick vapordeposited gold diaphragm provides accurate reproduction of even the most subtle sounds, especially high-frequency signals not easily reproduced by conventional large-diaphragm condenser transducers. Architects and Engineers Specifications The microphone shall be a cardioid capacitor with a frequency response of 30 Hz to 20,000 Hz. It shall operate from an external 48V DC (±4V) phantom power source. The element shall be internally shock mounted. The microphone shall have a protective foam pop filter between the case assembly and the diaphragm. Nominal open-circuit output voltage shall be 25.1 mV at 1 kHz, 1 Pascal. The microphone shall have an output impedance of 100 ohms and output shall be transformerless balanced. The microphone shall accept a 145 dB SPL at 1 kHz while producing no greater than 1% T.H.D. The microphone shall have a length of 6.69" (170.0 mm), a maximum body diameter of 2.10" (53.4 mm), and a weight of 13.4 oz (380 grams). Finish shall be matte black. The Audio-Technica AT4033a/SM is specified. The diaphragm of every AT4033a/SM is aged through five different steps to assure the optimum characteristics achieved will remain constant over years of use. The symmetrical housi... read more

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